Question

read each question and circle the correct answer.

1. suspense can be used in all kinds of stories, but it often appears in the ______ genre.

a. romance
b. horror
c. fantasy
d. nonfiction

1. what is dramatic irony?

a. when the reader knows more than the characters in a story
b. when the reader knows less than the characters in a story
c. when there is a story within a story
d. when two characters get into a conflict
which of these is an example of dramatic irony?
a. the audience knows that grace lost her bracelet. grace posts on social media asking if anyone found it.
b. the audience knows that abby and iqbal are fighting because they are yelling at each other and frowning.
c. the audience knows that its halloween because sharon is wearing a witch costume. she walks out the door.
d. the audience knows jacksons friends are waiting to throw him a surprise party. unknowingly, jackson reaches out to open the door.

1. which of these settings is most likely to create suspense?

a. a sunny, breezy day at the beach
b. a joyous holiday celebration
c. a dense fog surrounding a town
d. a rainbow after a rainstorm

Explanation:

1. Suspense is a key - element in horror stories to build tension. Romance, fantasy, and non - fiction don't rely on it as heavily.
2. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience or reader has more knowledge than the characters in a story.
3. In option D, the audience knows about the surprise party while Jackson doesn't, which is an example of dramatic irony. In A and B, there is no such knowledge gap, and in C, it's just a situation - setting.
4. A dense fog surrounding a town creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and mystery, which is conducive to building suspense. A sunny beach, a joyous holiday, and a rainbow are more positive and less likely to create suspense.

Answer:

1. B. horror
2. A. When the reader knows more than the characters in a story
3. D. The audience knows Jackson's friends are waiting to throw him a surprise party. Unknowingly, Jackson reaches out to open the door.
4. C. A dense fog surrounding a town